Pelican Medieval Pew-end Carving

Pelican Medieval Pew-end Carving in the Münster in Bad Doberan

The Laiengestühl (pews of the lay brothers) are amongst the oldest items in the church — it dates partly from 1280, although the canopies were added later. Art carved on the pew ends includes an eagle, pelican, lion, wolf, and a dragon — all laced with religious symbolism familiar to the medieval Christian.